Scotland's World Cup dreams were shattered after a dismal performance in North America.

What happened?

The team's displays were nowhere near creating history, with a lack of valour and exceptional achievement. Steve Clarke's side failed to rise to the occasion, and the manager must absorb the awfulness of his team's displays.

Why it matters for Scotland

The recent form of 1W-0D-1L, with the last result being Liechtenstein 0-4 Scotland (2025-06-09), is a distant memory, and the team's World Cup showing was a failure to capitalize on the momentum. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-06-09 | Liechtenstein 0-4 Scotland |

What comes next?

The president of the SFA, Mike Mulraney, may need to re-assess his words on Steve Clarke's worthiness, and the team must regroup and focus on the future. The Tartan Army, known for their good humour and lovable antics, deserve better, and the team must deliver. With the World Cup behind them, Scotland must look to the future and rebuild, and the question on everyone's mind is, what's next for Steve Clarke and the team?